15 Ways To Enhance Your Problem Solving Skills In Real Life

Well do you think you are a problem solver?. In everyday’s life we come across a number of problems and solutions like what to prepare in dinner, where to go out for picnic, which route to take while you are late at work, how to prepare for exams, how to manage if boss ask you the reason of being late. I mean there are endless things that you come across in daily route.

How do you solve all your problems, ofcourse with your mind and logic? Right, no doubt. There is nothing scary about making any decision in life. Everyone knows how to solve a problem or how to make a decision.

No matter, what is your personality, in what job you are in, how many friends you are having, where you live, everyone will judge you by your problem solving skills. Powerful problem solving skills makes great managers, enterpreneurs, leaders or excel in whatever job you are doing. It makes our lives easier. Like how efficiently and easily you take the decision without panicking yourself and other and in how good direction you are making decision.

Even if you are not good enough to solve problems or you are not having enough problem solving skills then don’t worry, it is not any rocket science, just little logic and some tips. So, I am here to present you some ways to enhance your problem solving skills in real life. Hope you would love, have a look

How to enhance your problem solving skills in real life

1. Focus on solution

Whatever is the problem and no matter how big or small it is, make your brain to focus on solution, don’t think about the problem. Focusing on problems rather than solutions will move mind you mind in the negative direction. It is not ignoring the problem but stay calm and think wisely about the solution.

2. Define each problem

Try to find out why the problem arises, what was the genuine reason so that you must not encounter it in future. Once you understand the problem, it will help you to find out the correct solution.

3. Take suggestion

There is nothing wrong in taking suggestion and asking for others help. But make sure you are taking advice from the correct person as different people offer different advice. It’s up to you how wisely you understand.

4. Open mind

Always keep your mind open and try to figure out all possible solution including the worst one. It will not only help you to think creativity but also gives you the range of potential solutions.

5. Simplify things

It is true you can’t solve any problem if it is too complicated. So, it is better to simplify the problem and move to the basics. Solving the little things first will make you positive and you would be able to solve that big things are solving in that way.

6. Do regular mental exercise

For solving problem efficiently it is good to have strength and functionality of brain over time. Start doing mental exercise daily like solving any test, mathematical games is good option for that or jumbles words will keep your mind active even with time.

7. Play video game

Smartphone provides unlimited ways of playing games, you can have any game of your interest. Video games are good for mental health as it not only helps in memory, thinking ability and reasoning but also helps you to think wisely. You can try solving puzzle, shooting games, finding the way, any game that suits you better.

8. Expand your knowledge

Do you know you know enough? No, actually no one knows everything and even you just can’t. Meet people with different interest share topics, experiences and try to expand your knowledge. It will not only help you to make meaningful relationships but ultimately lead you to new types of solutions.

9. Use possibility

Think about all possible solution, not just solution but also the consequences that could lead because of each solution with all possible advantages and disadvantages.

10. Think laterally

If you are not thinking about any solution or doesn’t getting to actually solution, try to change out your way of thinking. Sometimes often changing the direction of thoughts open the path to new possibilities.

11. Watch mysterious movies

Do you know suspense movies, take out new interest and watch out some movies like that. This will not only help you to think efficiently but also show you how problems can be solved, what could be other possible ways that is out of your mind.

13. Read out positive thoughts

14. View problem neutrally

Don’t be so judgmental and don’t run away from problem. If there are problems then there are solutions too, you just need to find the right path, that’s it.

15. Show empathy

Do you what empathy is? Try to put yourself in other situation and then take out the possible solutions. It is the best way without judging anything. Empathy will give you others point of view so that you could emerge from their perspective.

About the author

Yogesh Kumari

Yogesh Kumari is an active tech blogger. She has Masters degree in computer science from Delhi University. She has contributed a number of great and informative articles to the internet.
Apart from blogging she loves music, puzzles, outdoor games, cycling and helping people. Share your views with Yogesh in the comments.